Budget SSD Recommendation

[boba7523]

Hi guys,

I'm looking at upgrading my 2010 MBP with SSD but am overwhelmed by the many choices of SSD that's out there.

The main thing I'm looking for is speed, and around 60 GB as I don't need that much space. The if you guys know of any good SSD that fits what I'm looking for, and please let me know. I Thanks

 

[TheJing]

The Samsung 470 64GB is excellent.

 

[boba7523]

What do you guys think of the OCZ Vertex 2 SSD?

Max Sequential Read: up to 285MB/s
Max Sequential Write: up to 275MB/s

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227550

 

[DWBurke811]

I love my Vertex 3, zero issues. Boots in >13 seconds, turns off in >3, doesn't have any problems with sleep/hibernation or waking up, apps launch instantly, just all around perfect. Just fwiw, since the next 30 or so posts will be about how terrible OCZ drives are...

 

[Sneakz]

OCZ Solid 3 is pretty good. Very cheap. It can be had for as little as $125 for the 120GB model here in Canada.

 

[boba7523]

I love my Vertex 3, zero issues. Boots in >13 seconds, turns off in >3, doesn't have any problems with sleep/hibernation or waking up, apps launch instantly, just all around perfect. Just fwiw, since the next 30 or so posts will be about how terrible OCZ drives are...

Yeah, i googled and found threads about how bad Vertex 2 is... Ugh... Now im back at 0... May i ask if you have > 120 GB version?

I have the mid-2010 MBP, so i won't benefit from Sata 3, but if it's going to eliminate all the problems that people are experiencing with the Vertex 2, then i'll go for it.

 

[DWBurke811]

I have a 120GB one, I got it from new egg for $190 shipped. I probably could have went with a 60GB and got a DataDoubler and put my stock 250GB HDD in, because I only "need" 45GB or so on the SSD; and I would have saved a little bit, but down the road I want to put in a 1TB so I can store some BluRays and FLACs from my NAS when I travel or whatever.


I have a 13" 2010 also, I went with the 3 to get the newer: SandForce controller, firmware, and NAND, and I figured it still has to be faster since the Vertex 2 doesn't saturate SATA2. Honestly, I'm sure the Vertex 2 would have worked great, but it was only like $20 more for the Vertex 3 at the time. I would say like 99% of OCZ drives are flawless, and 1% beaches very, very loudly.

 

[GermanyChris]

Yeah, i googled and found threads about how bad Vertex 2 is... Ugh... Now im back at 0... May i ask if you have > 120 GB version?

I have the mid-2010 MBP, so i won't benefit from Sata 3, but if it's going to eliminate all the problems that people are experiencing with the Vertex 2, then i'll go for it.

I have a 120 Vertex 2 after some initial issues it's all good

 

[dusk007]

Yeah, i googled and found threads about how bad Vertex 2 is... Ugh... Now im back at 0... May i ask if you have > 120 GB version?

I have the mid-2010 MBP, so i won't benefit from Sata 3, but if it's going to eliminate all the problems that people are experiencing with the Vertex 2, then i'll go for it.

Vertex 2 works flawless with current FW. It is not the best choice for a small capacity drive though. With capacity you will always loose speed too. I would aim for some older 34nm drive which has more chips which means more populated channel -> more speed.